I'm getting hours and hours on my 72mm scope on this one with a DSLR, hope to be jumping soon to a dedicated astro-cam, it blows my mind your results with just a few hours of integration time!
This is probably one of my favorite targets in the night 🌌 I’m always amazed by the pictures of the helix nebula that the astro community is posting online 🤯
I know I said it in the live chat but thank you so much for your content! It is so informative and entertaining I've been binging all of your videos. You have inspired me to build a astrophotography set up (I havent got it just yet) and I will be using your RUclips and website the whole way through.
There is no doubt about how good you are with Astrophotography. But your video editing is brilliant too. Especially the moment you reveal the final image and the suspense music building up is just amazing. Kudos!!
Nice video. I have seen the Helix visually in a dark site. Without a filter it is very difficult to see but it pops with an O3 filter. Nice shot of the nebula.
Have you ever considered purchasing a set of night vision?? The fact that they are IR sensitive allows you to see soooooo many cool things, especially if you thread on a narrow band filter.
I managed to shoot this from the UK last year at a 52 degree latitude so it wasn't the sharpest shooting through a ton or atmosphere but still pretty pleased with the result as I'd never even saw it through a scope before.
Another good video and description. Makes you appreciate the image more. I have always wanted to shoot the Helix and even though I am at 41 degrees it is too low from my yard - dang trees. - Cheers Kurt
Unfortunately I just moved directly into a large city so my ability to take photos has been severely dampened but I still love to live vicariously through you!
Great image and great channel!! Would like to see a video on creating a mosaic image and also one on how to match a camera sensor to any given telescope, just a thought, thanks!
Hi Trevor, very nice picture thanks for sharing. I was able to see very clearly the helix nebula last year with a 8 Inch newtonian from a dark sky, I do think it looks very much visually with the Owl Nebula: a bright round cookie. Best regards.
One of the targets that continues to elude me. The heat of the Arizona desert and Monsoon have not been kind. Glad you were able to get more Data on the Helix.... To be continued????
That area also is goldmine of great targets. Lots of big-ish galaxies like sculptor you can capture. EDIT: Just realised that the helix doesn't go up high in the north hemisphere. In the south its high up every night lately.
If it wasn't for the light pollution on my south view according to Stellarium it would just be high enough for me to image but I think it would be a real battle for me in the UK.
Great video and image Trevor. On another note, if you increase your blade height on the mower, your grass should withstand the dryer portions of summer better.
This is actually a really, really hard object to shoot. Even here in Australia where it passes right overhead, it's difficult to do it justice. Everything turns out noisy. Hopefully if our lockdown ends soon, I'll be able to shoot it in darker skies, not from my B8 skies.
The biggest astrophotography tip I can give you is this. When you wake up from a dream don’t ask where your dog is and not your wife. We all love our dogs but our wives support our Astro photography hobbies quite a bit.🔭
I really like your videos of modern era, what with you having a *nice* office and all! Now I would've liked a "before and after" kind of photo, how your Helix nebula result from last year looked and then the new result with the added data from this shot. If it works that way, and if any difference is visible for the un-knowing eye (mine). I do miss your bird videos a little, but I found them way after I subscribed to your AstroBackyard channel, so I gather the birding videos fell by the wayside when astro photography gained traction. Since I'm a birder myself, with some truly shitty videos on my own channel, I was pleasantly surprised to discover your earlier main interest.
Very nice, which style of telescope do you think “handles” light pollution best? Am fixing to get a serious telescope for astronomy/astrophotography. All my research and “goals” (terrestrial photography as well) has me down to one style/design. And which is best as a “do it all” that doesn’t fall flat in any specific areas? I’m a beginner at best but my learning curve is above average. Having said that I would like to get a scope and NOT have to replace or get another one to do something it lacks in. Kind of a one telescope to do it all.
I've been in the hobby for 50 years, so I shall do my best to answer your question until Trevor can do so. First, when it comes to visual astronomy, you have to choose objects that are less affected by light pollution, which means the Moon, planets, bright deep sky objects, and deep sky objects which can be observed through narrowband filters designed specifically for visual astronomy. To get a satisfying view of the Moon, a 4-inch refractor is the minimum. For the planets, it is imperative that the optics are high quality & they have been/can be collimated precisely. I would say that a 5-inch refractor or 6-inch reflector is the minimum. For the very brightest deep sky objects in a light polluted sky, I'd say that a 4" refractor or 6-inch reflector is the bare minimum, and when it comes to observing deep sky objects through visual narrowband filters, you probably want to have at least an 8" aperture. For astro-imaging in a light polluted environment, it is more important that you choose the right targets & right filters than worrying about the size/type of telescope (assuming the telescope is a good one for astrophotography) Second, as noted Canadian amateur astronomer David Levy once said, 'Telescopes are like golf clubs. There isn't one that can do everything.'. (this is why most amateur astronomers end up with more than one telescope...lol) Here are my suggestions: The best bang for the buck for visual astronomy is an 8" f/6 Dobsonian. It's affordable, light enough to carry to your backyard in two pieces, will fit in most vehicles if you want to drive to a dark site, has enough aperture to pull in a wide variety of deep sky objects & show a wonderful amount of detail on the Moon & planets. In dark skies, you will be impressed with your views of the brightest deep sky objects & able to (with practice) hunt down some of the less bright but rewarding ones. (note: many well known photographic targets are not easy to observe, but some are, especially in dark skies) The downside is that a Dobsonian telescope does aim to objects with a push of a button...you have to learn to aim your telescope at the right part of the sky, which means you have to learn the constellations, how to read a star chart, and then use the finderscope to get close to the object before finding it in the main telescope. Also, Dobsonian telescopes do not have a mount that tracks the stars, so you have to give it a push every minute or so to keep the object in the field of view (or more often when observing the Moon or planets at high magnification). However, this is something that will quickly become second nature to you. If you want to watch videos from another person who is very experienced in visual astronomy & evaluating telescopes for beginning, intermediate & advanced amateur astronomers, do a search for "Ed Ting" on YT. If you have your heart set on astrophotography, the requirements & priorities change quite a bit. Also, the potential outlay of money to get started can be much higher, expecially if you want to image the sorts of objects that Trevor images through his telescopes. When it comes to astrophotography, a significant part of your budget has to go into purchasing a sturdy, reliable, user-friendly 'equatorial mount' that can be aimed precisely & will accurately track the objects as they move across the sky. In many cases, these mounts have to be pretty robust, so they can be heavy & take a little while to set up. Then, you will need to budget for a modified DSLR or an astro-camera, plus purchase a telescope that the mount can carry & is also designed with astrophotography in mind. (I am assuming you have a laptop) As far as the telescope goes, you don't need a large telescope to image many objects, but it needs to be durable, well-constructed, and have features that make it user-friendly for imaging. Generally, refractors are the most user-friendly when starting out in astrophotography, and for people who have done a lot of photography, they make the transition to astrophotography less daunting. When it comes down to the crunch, you can expect to fork out 4 or 5 grand to have a set-up that allows you to image a lot of the objects that Trevor images (note: taxes included, the rig Trevor used in this video would put you back at least 25 grand!). If you want to get into astrophotography, but don't want to/cannot make a huge financial commitment, that's ok. Take some time to watch Trevor's videos on portable star trackers and how he photographed the night sky with a DSLR & a telephoto lens or small refractor. You will see many awesome images that he captured with that sort of modest set-up. Once you have used this sort of set-up for a while (and developed some important skills along the way), you can decide if you want to step up to imaging through a telescope with a more substantial mount & perhaps a dedicated astro-camera. BTW, one bonus that comes with having more modest goals at the start your journey into the world of astrophotogray is that you may have enough money to also get a Dobsonian telescope & a few additional eyepieces, so you can observe the heavens with your eyes while your star tracker, camera & telephoto/small refractor do their thing. I hope this helps. :)
Hurricane Ida Whacked Me And Duke. 5 trees down and no power. The good news is that 2 of the trees a Pecan and Water Oak are now going to free up the Eastern Sky.silver lining I guess. Peace
Hi Mr Trevor Just curious as to why the telescope was not in the new dome when the pictures were taken Always enjoy our videos …..don’t forget us beginners
Wow that helix looks soo good! What do you think about trying out N.I.N.A for one night? This would be really cool. And also, the nightlies are a must have!
What an amazing video and image! Love your content! If one day youre planning a trip a little more up north im living 2h east of kirkland lake in Amos, Quebec where basicallu about 15 min out of my town will get you in a zone with light polution of less than 0.173 mcd/m2 on the light polution map, awesone for milky way photography, plus i can chow you the place for a week end!
Awesome video as always. It prompted me to consider the Helix the next clear night out after watching the video, but alas it's right where the nearby streetlights obliterate everything (I built a portable black screen to mask them from the rest of the sky). Trevor one question, why are you not shooting from an observatory that most of us would die for?? The trees?
Nice video. Sorry to hear the weather Gods weren't co-operative. Currently also imaging the Helix now that it's back in our southern skies (luckily for us it climbs to about 67degrees).
I live about at latitude 54 degrees north, so I don't get to shoot the Helix. It barely makes it above 15 degrees above the horizon here and that's only at its peak.
Cool vid, Trevor. I didn't even know the Helix was back already.
Try to find it to on your telescope 🔭
The production of these videos only get better! Keep inspiring Trevor! Clear skies 🔭
Trevor, amazing image of the Helix nebula!
New favourite thing in the sky!!!
Absolutely Breathtaking
I'm getting hours and hours on my 72mm scope on this one with a DSLR, hope to be jumping soon to a dedicated astro-cam, it blows my mind your results with just a few hours of integration time!
Can’t wait to get my own setup for astrophotography. Thanks for all the great videos and work you put into them.
Another great picture. Love it Trevor.
Edging ever closer to 300k subs! 😊 Soon time to celebrate! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Well deserved!
So cool! Keep going!
Clear sky🌟
This is like a Dream. Wow.
This is probably one of my favorite targets in the night 🌌 I’m always amazed by the pictures of the helix nebula that the astro community is posting online 🤯
One of my favorite astrophotographers taking picture of one of my favorite nebulae.. what could be better than this.. clear skies Trevor 🌌
Looking awesome 👏
I haven't been able to see the sky in the last month hardly. The smoke just never ends. Its been here all summer it feels like.
Great image!
SWEET!!! I even liked how you presented your sponsor ad. WELL DONE!
Thank you for bringing heavenly objects into our homes. This one is gorgeous!🤗✨
Awesome videos as always! So cool to see you have an office now, truly upgrading the production of your videos.
Your pic of the helix nebula is a beauty! Pesky weather gods, always getting in the way
I know I said it in the live chat but thank you so much for your content! It is so informative and entertaining I've been binging all of your videos. You have inspired me to build a astrophotography set up (I havent got it just yet) and I will be using your RUclips and website the whole way through.
Stunning as always!
Another great video, paired with another great image. Thanks for continuing inspirations!
This is what it would be like if Peter McKinnon did astrophotography.
beautiful
It’s like a portal in other dimensions 😅, Btw Astrobackyard inspire me to start about astronomy and astrophotography😊🌙
Awesome I loved it
very impressive photo of Helix Nebulae!
I am very sorry for your lost
AMAZING photo Trevor. Thank you so much for showing my image as well. Made my day. Keep up the great work man.
Found you
Amazing video as always trevor!
Trevor, living the dream!
I can't say enough how much I enjoy your videos.
In my opinion you blow everybody else out of the water.
Keep up the great work.
There is no doubt about how good you are with Astrophotography. But your video editing is brilliant too. Especially the moment you reveal the final image and the suspense music building up is just amazing. Kudos!!
I love this channel ❤
New Video, new Masterpiece! Thanks Trevor and Clear Skies
Awesome!
I've seriously been looking at the helix nebula over the last week, learning what I could about it. What a coincidence!
New Office hype!!!!! Congrats on all your success Trevor!!! Truly an inspiration to myself and others to keep moving forward and to never give up
That's awesome 💙💙
That is beautiful Trevor!!
Great to see how far you've come, keep it up man
Love your new office - well done - great professional feel to it all. Stunning image. Congratulations.
WoW 👌. You never fail to deliver the goods trevor 👏
Nice video. I have seen the Helix visually in a dark site. Without a filter it is very difficult to see but it pops with an O3 filter. Nice shot of the nebula.
Have you ever considered purchasing a set of night vision?? The fact that they are IR sensitive allows you to see soooooo many cool things, especially if you thread on a narrow band filter.
Good shot 🌌
The Helix seems like a great target! Most of the time
Great image of the Helix Trevor !
( The eye of Dormammu )
Your Astro-Office is quite fascinating 🔭
Awesome video and image, Trevor. This summer really was a crappy one for weather, and for astronomy.
Very good!
I managed to shoot this from the UK last year at a 52 degree latitude so it wasn't the sharpest shooting through a ton or atmosphere but still pretty pleased with the result as I'd never even saw it through a scope before.
Great!!!
I was waiting for this one! an absolute favorite, I love it :D thank you for sharing, stellar remnants are amazing especially the crab nebula.
Your method for keeping the stars from bloating... I must learn it!
Another good video and description. Makes you appreciate the image more. I have always wanted to shoot the Helix and even though I am at 41 degrees it is too low from my yard - dang trees. - Cheers Kurt
An eye in the sky 👁️
That's an awesome shot.. bro
I enjoy every one of your videos!, I hope one day to set up a astrophotography in my yard. Keep it up!!!
Unfortunately I just moved directly into a large city so my ability to take photos has been severely dampened but I still love to live vicariously through you!
With narrowband filters, quite a few objects can be imaged from the city. The key is to get filters with as narrow a bandpass as possible.
Great image and great channel!! Would like to see a video on creating a mosaic image and also one on how to match a camera sensor to any given telescope, just a thought, thanks!
Hi Trevor, very nice picture thanks for sharing. I was able to see very clearly the helix nebula last year with a 8 Inch newtonian from a dark sky, I do think it looks very much visually with the Owl Nebula: a bright round cookie. Best regards.
magnificent
Complete with flip flops, my guy 😂
@@ForeverStill_Fan1 you just gave me an idea...flip flop pads for tripods...cuz why not!?
One of the targets that continues to elude me. The heat of the Arizona desert and Monsoon have not been kind. Glad you were able to get more Data on the Helix.... To be continued????
Helix Nebula along with Hourglass and Eagle Nebula always reminds me of Pearl Jam's Binaural
remind if the all seeing eye on the dollar bill LOL
Man U r living ur life
That area also is goldmine of great targets. Lots of big-ish galaxies like sculptor you can capture.
EDIT: Just realised that the helix doesn't go up high in the north hemisphere. In the south its high up every night lately.
If it wasn't for the light pollution on my south view according to Stellarium it would just be high enough for me to image but I think it would be a real battle for me in the UK.
looks like a portal to another universe.
looks like the all seeing eye on the dollar bill
Great video and image Trevor.
On another note, if you increase your blade height on the mower, your grass should withstand the dryer portions of summer better.
Wow, you captured that outer whisp of gas above the core. Well done.
This is actually a really, really hard object to shoot. Even here in Australia where it passes right overhead, it's difficult to do it justice. Everything turns out noisy.
Hopefully if our lockdown ends soon, I'll be able to shoot it in darker skies, not from my B8 skies.
The biggest astrophotography tip I can give you is this. When you wake up from a dream don’t ask where your dog is and not your wife. We all love our dogs but our wives support our Astro photography hobbies quite a bit.🔭
Well Congrats for the new office space 🤩👌
Ugh, I missed it... Dang work....
I really like your videos of modern era, what with you having a *nice* office and all! Now I would've liked a "before and after" kind of photo, how your Helix nebula result from last year looked and then the new result with the added data from this shot. If it works that way, and if any difference is visible for the un-knowing eye (mine).
I do miss your bird videos a little, but I found them way after I subscribed to your AstroBackyard channel, so I gather the birding videos fell by the wayside when astro photography gained traction. Since I'm a birder myself, with some truly shitty videos on my own channel, I was pleasantly surprised to discover your earlier main interest.
Nice, very nice
I struggle to find a moment to scratch my balls, this guy can build an observatory….
Very nice, which style of telescope do you think “handles” light pollution best?
Am fixing to get a serious telescope for astronomy/astrophotography.
All my research and “goals” (terrestrial photography as well) has me down to one style/design.
And which is best as a “do it all” that doesn’t fall flat in any specific areas?
I’m a beginner at best but my learning curve is above average. Having said that I would like to get a scope and NOT have to replace or get another one to do something it lacks in.
Kind of a one telescope to do it all.
I've been in the hobby for 50 years, so I shall do my best to answer your question until Trevor can do so.
First, when it comes to visual astronomy, you have to choose objects that are less affected by light pollution, which means the Moon, planets, bright deep sky objects, and deep sky objects which can be observed through narrowband filters designed specifically for visual astronomy. To get a satisfying view of the Moon, a 4-inch refractor is the minimum. For the planets, it is imperative that the optics are high quality & they have been/can be collimated precisely. I would say that a 5-inch refractor or 6-inch reflector is the minimum. For the very brightest deep sky objects in a light polluted sky, I'd say that a 4" refractor or 6-inch reflector is the bare minimum, and when it comes to observing deep sky objects through visual narrowband filters, you probably want to have at least an 8" aperture. For astro-imaging in a light polluted environment, it is more important that you choose the right targets & right filters than worrying about the size/type of telescope (assuming the telescope is a good one for astrophotography)
Second, as noted Canadian amateur astronomer David Levy once said, 'Telescopes are like golf clubs. There isn't one that can do everything.'. (this is why most amateur astronomers end up with more than one telescope...lol)
Here are my suggestions: The best bang for the buck for visual astronomy is an 8" f/6 Dobsonian. It's affordable, light enough to carry to your backyard in two pieces, will fit in most vehicles if you want to drive to a dark site, has enough aperture to pull in a wide variety of deep sky objects & show a wonderful amount of detail on the Moon & planets. In dark skies, you will be impressed with your views of the brightest deep sky objects & able to (with practice) hunt down some of the less bright but rewarding ones. (note: many well known photographic targets are not easy to observe, but some are, especially in dark skies) The downside is that a Dobsonian telescope does aim to objects with a push of a button...you have to learn to aim your telescope at the right part of the sky, which means you have to learn the constellations, how to read a star chart, and then use the finderscope to get close to the object before finding it in the main telescope. Also, Dobsonian telescopes do not have a mount that tracks the stars, so you have to give it a push every minute or so to keep the object in the field of view (or more often when observing the Moon or planets at high magnification). However, this is something that will quickly become second nature to you.
If you want to watch videos from another person who is very experienced in visual astronomy & evaluating telescopes for beginning, intermediate & advanced amateur astronomers, do a search for "Ed Ting" on YT.
If you have your heart set on astrophotography, the requirements & priorities change quite a bit. Also, the potential outlay of money to get started can be much higher, expecially if you want to image the sorts of objects that Trevor images through his telescopes. When it comes to astrophotography, a significant part of your budget has to go into purchasing a sturdy, reliable, user-friendly 'equatorial mount' that can be aimed precisely & will accurately track the objects as they move across the sky. In many cases, these mounts have to be pretty robust, so they can be heavy & take a little while to set up. Then, you will need to budget for a modified DSLR or an astro-camera, plus purchase a telescope that the mount can carry & is also designed with astrophotography in mind. (I am assuming you have a laptop) As far as the telescope goes, you don't need a large telescope to image many objects, but it needs to be durable, well-constructed, and have features that make it user-friendly for imaging. Generally, refractors are the most user-friendly when starting out in astrophotography, and for people who have done a lot of photography, they make the transition to astrophotography less daunting. When it comes down to the crunch, you can expect to fork out 4 or 5 grand to have a set-up that allows you to image a lot of the objects that Trevor images (note: taxes included, the rig Trevor used in this video would put you back at least 25 grand!).
If you want to get into astrophotography, but don't want to/cannot make a huge financial commitment, that's ok. Take some time to watch Trevor's videos on portable star trackers and how he photographed the night sky with a DSLR & a telephoto lens or small refractor. You will see many awesome images that he captured with that sort of modest set-up. Once you have used this sort of set-up for a while (and developed some important skills along the way), you can decide if you want to step up to imaging through a telescope with a more substantial mount & perhaps a dedicated astro-camera. BTW, one bonus that comes with having more modest goals at the start your journey into the world of astrophotogray is that you may have enough money to also get a Dobsonian telescope & a few additional eyepieces, so you can observe the heavens with your eyes while your star tracker, camera & telephoto/small refractor do their thing.
I hope this helps. :)
Let's be honest, Rudy is actually running the channel. Its all over your secret is revealed!
Hurricane Ida Whacked Me And Duke. 5 trees down and no power. The good news is that 2 of the trees a Pecan and Water Oak are now going to free up the Eastern Sky.silver lining I guess. Peace
i m on this target too, on my bucket list for long time but not easy to do , very low on horizon, in the light pollution..but so nice target
I still cannot believe Trevor uses a hand controller. I would die without plate solving.
Hi great video keep it up
Make sure you size up. Not sure what country makes them but I guess in that county I’m an XL.
Ooooo nice👌
Hi Mr Trevor
Just curious as to why the telescope was not in the new dome when the pictures were taken
Always enjoy our videos …..don’t forget us beginners
Wow that helix looks soo good! What do you think about trying out N.I.N.A for one night? This would be really cool. And also, the nightlies are a must have!
What an amazing video and image! Love your content! If one day youre planning a trip a little more up north im living 2h east of kirkland lake in Amos, Quebec where basicallu about 15 min out of my town will get you in a zone with light polution of less than 0.173 mcd/m2 on the light polution map, awesone for milky way photography, plus i can chow you the place for a week end!
Must be great to walk into work with loafers n shorts 😛
Love your work sir! Ever thot of selling your art as wall hangers? I'd buy it for sure!
Awesome video as always. It prompted me to consider the Helix the next clear night out after watching the video, but alas it's right where the nearby streetlights obliterate everything (I built a portable black screen to mask them from the rest of the sky). Trevor one question, why are you not shooting from an observatory that most of us would die for?? The trees?
Nice boss
Nice video. Sorry to hear the weather Gods weren't co-operative. Currently also imaging the Helix now that it's back in our southern skies (luckily for us it climbs to about 67degrees).
I like your fire pit!
I didn't know you had an office.
Video your???
Nice video.
Класс!!!!!!!! Очень красиво. Я в восторге.
Really nice looks similar to the Ring nebula, someday maybe I can do half as good, love the photography hate the tech side
I live about at latitude 54 degrees north, so I don't get to shoot the Helix. It barely makes it above 15 degrees above the horizon here and that's only at its peak.
I am new to watching your channel. Your images are absolutely amazing. What type of telescope are you using?
Is there a playlist of all of the music that you use in your videos, if so please share it.
I AM BEGGING YOU